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Construction News is the leading provider of UK construction industry news, opinion, analysis and events. Founded in 1871, the Construction News celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2021.
CN runs a full programme of annual face-to-face and online events including conferences, award ceremonies, webinars, roundtables and more. We bring contractors, suppliers and clients together to share knowledge, best practice and other industry insight. We honour excellence in the industry through our awards events, which are judged by independent panels.
The magazine was first published as Labour News on 30 August 1871, under founder, Victorian reformer Alsager Hay Hill, aimed at tackling unemployment by printing information about job vacancies. It was first published under its current name during the 1960s.
Today it publishes news on topics impacting the UK construction industry, including sustainability, skills shortages, materials prices, workforce diversity, legal commentary, deep-dive analysis, administrations and contract wins.
Dangers of homophobic banter
Employers who turn a deaf ear to ‘homophobic banter’ between employees do so at their peril.
IT isn’t the answer
Ten things to cut in the recession, before you cut your marketing - no. 6 - IT
Recession hits order books as housebuilding looks up
Contractors revealed the dents in their order books from the recession this week, while signs of optimism emerged from the housebuilding sector.
Apprentices need speedy joint action
A fast and coherent reponse is vital to secure the future wellbeing of the sector
Office market set for tough year ahead
The change in fortunes for the previously booming office construction sector has been dramatic.
Cut the power
Ten things to cut in the recession, before you cut your marketing - no 5. By Ross Sturley
Can your marketing cut the mustard?
Cut your marketing budget during the downturn? Not if you want to survive says Rick Osman
Best to bank on construction knowledge
When it comes to arranging finance, understanding the construction sector is vital and a dedicated specialist can be an important business partner. By Sean Dixon
Green expertise a must to maintain edge in tough markets
Sustainability is now so embedded within the UK that the provision of green materials and services by construction firms is no longer an option but a must-have if they want to remain competitive.